Zuccarello out with fractured wrist

So much for the legend of Mats Zuccarello. During last night’s game, Zuccarello blocked a shot with his arm (generally not a smart thing to do), and did not return to the game. He was diagnosed with a fractured wrist, and will likely require surgery. The Rangers are saying he is out indefinitely, but the healing time for an injury like this is 6-8 weeks.

AA is such a better player and shooter than Dubi that he really completes that line. Everyone on this site notes how Dubi plays better with Cally. So would anybody. AA is a finisher and will be much more effective than Dubi.

I think Dubi needs to start seeing regular time in that second line with Cally. Having him in good form is going to be crucial come playoffs, especially with the loss of Mats.

Correct me if wrong, but AA has seen plenty of time on that line and (at least as far as his stat lines go) hasn’t exactly impressed. I see no reason why Dubi shouldn’t get a good long look with Cally and Step at this point in the season.

I dont really get the tone of this post… when a guy, who has brought elements to the game that this team sorely needs, goes down with a fractured wrist after blocking a shot (which the fans usually praise our players for doing..), I would expect some sympathy for the guy. Not half sarcastic “so much for the legend of zucc” and “not a smart thing to do..” comments. He has worked his butt off in ct to get a shot, playoffs coming up and his contracts up so the timing couldnt be worse. The team just have to move on and its part of the game, but common…